A Lawrence County man was arrested Monday afternoon following a reported domestic incident.
Joshua Wright was taken into custody by deputies from the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. Authorities confirmed he has been charged with third-degree assault on a family or household member, a misdemeanor offense under Arkansas law.
Wright remains in custody at the Lawrence County Detention Center as of Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office. He is awaiting a bond hearing and court date.
No further details about the incident were available at the time of publication. Third-degree assault generally involves physical harm or a threat of harm to another person.
This arrest highlights law enforcement's response to domestic disputes in the area, in line with Arkansas statutes regarding family and household safety.